Mycolytic activity and the development of microflora in soils of different mechanical structure

Changes in populations and activity of threeFusariumspp. in soils with different properties

“…According to Eveleigh et al (1968) the cell wall of fusaria is easily hydrolyzed by the soil microorganisms which produce enzymes such as chitinase and glucanase. Kaczmarek and Pedziwilk (1988) also suggested that the lysis of fungal mycelia in soil is affected not only by the microorganisms but also by the abiotic factors of soil to a large extent. Based on these facts, it is likely that nitrate can partially induce the lysis of the mycelia of these Fusarium spp.…”